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Schools in 92506 — Riverside, California

92506 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.4 — 3.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 18.8 to 59.6, a 40.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
40.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
40.8
18.8 – 59.6
Avg Exceeded %
14.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
23.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 92506 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Polytechnic High with a Scope Score of 60 and 22.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92506 averages 23.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92506 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92506
92506Riverside10Developing
40.4/100
—
92505Riverside11Developing
34.7/100
-5.7
92507Riverside6Developing
31.7/100
-8.7
92504Riverside7Developing
39.2/100
-1.2
92508Riverside5Solid
55.5/100
+15.1
92503Riverside17Developing
36.9/100
-3.5

School archetypes in 92506

2 On the Rise1 Culture First7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92506 are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 92506

#SchoolExceededScore
1Polytechnic High
Riverside Unified Building Momentum
22.0%Solid
60/100
2Magnolia Elementary
Riverside Unified Building Momentum
21.8%Solid
51/100
3Castle View Elementary
Riverside Unified Culture First
20.0%Developing
47/100
4Pachappa Elementary
Riverside Unified Building Momentum
24.2%Developing
46/100
5William Howard Taft Elementary
Riverside Unified Building Momentum
21.4%Developing
42/100
6Victoria Elementary
Riverside Unified On the Rise
13.6%Developing
41/100
7Raincross High (Continuation)
Riverside Unified Building Momentum
1.7%Developing
35/100
8Alcott Elementary
Riverside Unified Building Momentum
12.2%Developing
32/100
9Washington Elementary
Riverside Unified Building Momentum
11.2%Developing
31/100
10California School for the Deaf-Riverside
California School for the Deaf-Riverside On the Rise
0.0%Needs Support
19/100

Schools in 92506 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92506

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Riverside good?
Riverside's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.4/100, which is 3.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Riverside?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Riverside is Polytechnic High with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 22.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Riverside schools compare to the state average?
Riverside elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 14.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 18.8 to 59.6, a 40.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Riverside?
Riverside has 10 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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